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Michael Lake

@lake.photo

Photographer, pixel jockey, animator, programmer, husband, dad. NorCal native, Minnesota heart. MNUFC & MN Aurora. Photography Editor for @northlandsoccer.com. Available for hire.

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Good morning, if you're able.
Say something nice to someone. Greet your neighbor. Hug a friend. Wish someone well. Express thanks for someone else's efforts. Be sincere. Do your best. Be kinder to yourself. This world is yours, too. I love you.

05.03.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
A Day in the Life of an Ensh*ttificator
A Day in the Life of an Ensh*ttificator YouTube video by ForbrukerrΓ₯det - Norwegian Consumer Council

too good

04.03.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

I’m not watching that game, so maybe this isn’t relevant, but dissent is a yellow offense and needs to be enforced. This includes arguing with the referee.

01.03.2026 23:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A few photos from a freezing MNUFC home opener

For @northlandsoccer.com

01.03.2026 03:54 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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A message from the Wonderwall

28.02.2026 22:16 πŸ‘ 558 πŸ” 130 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 22
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MNUFC shocks Cincinnati with 1–0 win in St. Paul On a cold, cloudy, grey afternoon the Loons shocked one of the best teams in the East.

Quick Recap: #MNUFC shocks #FCCincy with a huge 1–0 win in the 2026 Loons home opener.

28.02.2026 23:47 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, guys! Been enjoying the podcast and looking forward to another season covering all things soccer!

19.02.2026 00:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

they arent. good at code. i hate this pervasive narrative. Its good for silly demos of concepts MAYBE, but every vibe based program is a walking data breach waiting to happen

12.02.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 740 πŸ” 200 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 0

Bought our season tix. Can’t wait!

#Aurora

05.02.2026 21:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Jessie Diggins, Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist, from the Twin Cities: β€œI want to make sure you know who I’m racing for…”

05.02.2026 17:27 πŸ‘ 8154 πŸ” 1798 πŸ’¬ 66 πŸ“Œ 114
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Lorde donates merchandise proceeds from Minneapolis shows to immigrant rights groups Pop singer Lorde will donate money she made on merchandise sales from her sold-out Minneapolis shows last fall to two Minnesota immigrant rights groups, she shared in a post on Instagram on Tuesday.

Pop singer Lorde will donate the $204,000 she made on merchandise sales from her sold-out Minneapolis shows last fall to two Minnesota immigrant rights groups.

03.02.2026 20:32 πŸ‘ 5429 πŸ” 1087 πŸ’¬ 25 πŸ“Œ 73
Photo of Olivia Rodrigo in a pink and black dress wearing an "ICE OUT" pin. A quote on the photo reads "ICE's actions are unconscionable but we are not powerless. Our actions matter." The quote is attributed to Olivia Rodrigo, artist and activist.

Photo of Olivia Rodrigo in a pink and black dress wearing an "ICE OUT" pin. A quote on the photo reads "ICE's actions are unconscionable but we are not powerless. Our actions matter." The quote is attributed to Olivia Rodrigo, artist and activist.

Olivia is right: When we come together, we can protect our neighbors and demand our rights be protected.

ICE can't be allowed to continue terrorizing our communities.

02.02.2026 00:05 πŸ‘ 614 πŸ” 94 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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Federal immigration raids put β€˜fear’ into many Minnesota United players The Loons also have had foreign players say no to contracts because of the current situation.

β€œPeople are scared; we are, too.”

Article: Federal immigration raids in Minnesota has put 'fear' into #MNUFC players; and the situation has curtailed #Loons signings of foreigners this winter. Argentine midfielder Joaquin Pereyra shares his experiences and views.
www.twincities.com/2026/01/29/l...

29.01.2026 18:24 πŸ‘ 149 πŸ” 53 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 16

Amen. But the video adds a ton of power to the song.

30.01.2026 01:13 πŸ‘ 67 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of an X.com post by The Associated Press (@AP) stating that dozens of immigrant families protested for better treatment behind fences at a Texas detention facility, where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father were sent after being detained in Minnesota. Below is a video thumbnail showing a crowd gathered outdoors along a fenced walkway; many people wear bright blue or red outerwear, and some hold signs.

Screenshot of an X.com post by The Associated Press (@AP) stating that dozens of immigrant families protested for better treatment behind fences at a Texas detention facility, where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father were sent after being detained in Minnesota. Below is a video thumbnail showing a crowd gathered outdoors along a fenced walkway; many people wear bright blue or red outerwear, and some hold signs.

After being held in two of them as a boy, I fought for decades urging America to never again build concentration camps and put human beings in them. It breaks my heart to watch this happen twice now in my own lifetime.

27.01.2026 21:30 πŸ‘ 35882 πŸ” 12862 πŸ’¬ 638 πŸ“Œ 341

One of the things I’m really struggling with about what’s going on in Minnesota is that if you describe what’s going on in plain, factual ways to someone who’s not paying close attention you sound completely, bugfuck crazy

22.01.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 2952 πŸ” 616 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 25
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Brooklyn Park police chief Mark Bruley: "We're hearing people being stopped with no cause & being demanded to show paperwork to determine if they're here legally. We started hearing from our police officers the same complaints. Every one of these individuals is a person of color... it has to stop"

20.01.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 36346 πŸ” 12650 πŸ’¬ 1397 πŸ“Œ 1141

Was watching Daniel Tiger with my son and kept thinking, β€œThere are a few US leaders who could really learn some lessons from Daniel Tiger.” πŸ€”

🐯

20.01.2026 02:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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18.01.2026 02:21 πŸ‘ 1281 πŸ” 383 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 19

Today’s the Day!!!! We can’t wait to see y’all’s over @blackhartstp.com tonight for our FIRST Growing Up Trans event!!

It’s gonna be a fun night of stories, drag, comedy, and more! So be there!

P.S. 🧊 and 🧊 supporters are not welcome to any of our events.

15.01.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

WHY are news stations reading DHS statements out loud as if they have ANY credibility at all? They literally murdered a woman in cold blood LAST WEEK and are still lying about what happened, even though we can see what happened. That any credibility would be given to their statement is insane

15.01.2026 02:55 πŸ‘ 6156 πŸ” 1205 πŸ’¬ 111 πŸ“Œ 57

To everyone in Minneapolis, the Twin Cities, and beyond who’ve been affected by 🧊 be safe and take care of each other.

- the Northland Media team

08.01.2026 01:09 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Now you’ve got me browsing the Leuchtturm site and I’m going to send you a bill for my shopping cart. Mkay? Good plan!

30.12.2025 00:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Notepad This compact notepad fits easily into a pocket, making it perfect for quick, on-the-go note-taking. Ideal for jotting down thoughts and tasks anywhere,...

LEUCHTTURM1917 has a reporter’s notebook that had all pages perforated. It’s in portrait orientation, though… not sure if that’s what you had in mind. www.leuchtturm1917.us/notepad.html

30.12.2025 00:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sick burn. πŸ”₯

13.11.2025 01:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Aurora Borealis in reds and greens.

Aurora Borealis in reds and greens.

Amazing Aurora tonight here in MN!

12.11.2025 03:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Job’s not done.

Time for a business trip.

10.11.2025 04:28 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 17
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Northland Soccer Journal | Photo Gallery: MNUFC vs Seattle (MLS Cup, Round 1) Come see our photos from Monday night's MLS Cup Playoff match against Seattle!
01.11.2025 21:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Northland Soccer Journal | Loons end regular season on down note after defeat to LA Galaxy Last weekend Minnesota United capped off their best regular season finish since joining MLS, albeit on a down note. Coming into the match with 58 points,

#MNUFC ends regular season on down note after defeat to #LAGalaxy. Next up is the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs and another showdown with the #Sounders

23.10.2025 15:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1